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Political Science: Global Politics

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Bachelor
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3 years
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How does politics really work? That is what you will learn as a Political Science student. Political Science is the discipline in which all possible political topics are studied. Are you interested in politics? And do you think of a career in which you contribute to politics or follow it critically? Than this bachelor is for you!

In the Bachelor Political Science: Global Politics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you will work on issues at the global level. You will study international power relations and investigate how they affect different societies.

Are you particularly interested in Dutch politics? Then do our Dutch-language track: Politicologie: Nationale Politiek en Bestuur.

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During the Bachelor Political Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you will study how the world is organised politically and at what level decisions are made. You will delve into topics such as the role of the UN and the US-China rivalry. You will be part of an active, international community and will get ample freedom to choose your own specialization.

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